Phlebotomist Float

Ohio County Healthcare•Morgantown, KY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Phlebotomist Float position is a full-time role requiring flexibility in scheduling, including days, holidays, and weekends. The job involves performing phlebotomy duties across various patient populations and settings, including offsite specimen collection. The role requires adherence to hospital policies, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a safe and professional work environment. The Phlebotomist Float is responsible for specimen collection, handling, processing, data entry, and maintaining positive professional relationships.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (may sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).
Computer skills required.
Must be flexible for scheduling purposes.
Must be neat, clean, and professional in appearance.
Exhibit positive human relations.
Follows hospital’s attendance/punctuality policy.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.
Preferred phlebotomy experience 1-2 years in all areas (geriatric, pediatric, neonate, routine heel sticks, finger sticks).
Preferred collection of urine/blood drug screens - chain of custody.
Prefer certification in DOT collections.
May be requested to be a member of QI team.
Supervises laboratory students.
If requested, will perform supervising and other reasonable management duties in absence of Manager/supervisor.
Take the initiative to obtain additional surgery training, on days off if necessary, as needed per individual technologist, to adequately perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy in all areas (geriatric, pediatric, neonate, routine heel sticks, finger sticks).
Collect urine/blood drug screens with chain of custody.
Perform daily routine duties in the lab.
Provide services consistent with Ohio County Hospital policies and procedures, purpose, vision, and values.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and record maintenance.
Perform waived tests approved by the Lab Director.
Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
Identify and correct problems with specimen collection that may adversely affect test results or notify supervisor.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Maintain specimen collection area, equipment, and collection trays in a clean and orderly manner.
Contribute to the efficient operations of the laboratory.
Travel offsite to collect lab specimens on occasion.
Perform data entry of specimens into the hospital computer system.
Keep Laboratory Manager or Supervisor informed of important matters.
Attend department staff meetings and mandatory meetings/in-services.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.
Establish good rapport with physicians, physician offices, other hospital departments, and laboratory co-workers.
Communicate competency or proficiency needs to the department manager and seek additional training if necessary.
Exhibit positive human relations skills.
Keep personal calls to a minimum and short.
Frequently access email for organizational updates and communication.